The Olive People

Olive People
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The Olive People

Two gay Palestinian men with too many opinions and not enough patience for explaining ourselves. While our people endure genocide and struggle for liberation, we’re here to shed light on the everyday lives of queer Palestinians in the diaspora—our joys, contradictions, petty debates, and deep feelings. This isn’t a defense, it’s a conversation. Join Khalil and Ali as we navigate it all with humor, honesty, and absolutely no filter.

Episodes

  1. Florida, Fasting, and Feral Thoughts

    5D AGO · VIDEO

    Florida, Fasting, and Feral Thoughts

    Ali touches down in Florida and immediately regrets it. From chaotic airplane Karens to exploiting Ramadan travel loopholes, this episode spirals into everything: hotel carpets, queerness in public, forgetting who you hooked up with, and why some of us are just here for bidets and good vibes. Khalil and Ali unpack it all—sun, sin, and seasonal depression included.

    53 min
  2. Maqlooba & Mommy Issues: Our Food Era- Episode 4

    APR 6 · VIDEO

    Maqlooba & Mommy Issues: Our Food Era- Episode 4

    What happens when your comfort food starts feeling… uncomfortable? In this episode, Khalil and Ali spiral (lightly) into their food feels—talking maqlooba, picky eaters, and why grocery shopping might actually be the saddest thing ever. From the emotional whiplash of home cooking to Googling "what do I eat when my mom hates me," we unpack the messiness of food, family, and finding joy in snacks again. Grab a plate (or a tissue), and let's get into it.

    54 min
  3. Are We Okay? (No.) Mental Health- Episode 3

    MAR 30 · VIDEO

    Are We Okay? (No.) Mental Health- Episode 3

    Ali and Khalil dive into the messiness of mental health—why we ignore it, how we cope (or don't), and the wild ways people try to "help." From therapy horror stories to cultural stigma, we're breaking down the mental health struggles we all pretend we have under control. Are we healing, or just vibing through the chaos? Let's discuss.

    1h 3m

  4. MAR 23 · VIDEO

    Twilight, Vampire Politics, and the Art of Being Useless- Episode 2

    Twilight was never just about vampires—it was about colonialism, queer-coded villains, and Bella Swan's commitment to doing absolutely nothing. In this episode, Khalil and Ali unpack the cultural phenomenon that had millennials in a chokehold, debate whether Stephanie Meyer accidentally wrote a polycule, and ask the real questions: Are the Volturi just messy gays? Should Edward and Jacob have just kissed? And why is Bella the least curious person to ever meet a vampire?

    1h 3m
  5. The time Khalil made a Woman Cry: Etiquette, Behaviour, and Public Menace-Episode 1

    MAR 13 · VIDEO

    The time Khalil made a Woman Cry: Etiquette, Behaviour, and Public Menace-Episode 1

    What happens when someone decides the gym is their personal phone booth? A showdown, apparently. In our first episode, we dive into the unspoken rules of shared spaces, from gym etiquette to public phone calls, and why some people refuse to read the room. Khalil recounts a gym conflict that escalated just a little too far, sparking a bigger conversation about confrontation, personal space, and when it's actually worth speaking up. Plus, we tackle dating etiquette, social pet peeves, and the fine line between standing your ground and just being that person. INTRO/OUTRO MUSCIC: DIVA @NOISEDIVA GRAPHICS: IMAN WWW.ABSTRACTALI.COM EDITING: KHALIL @ARABFORLIFE12 CREATORS: KHALIL & ALI ---> @FEEDINGSEAHORSES

    56 min
  6. Intro: why?

    MAR 13 · VIDEO

    Intro: why?

    Two gay Palestinian men with too many opinions and not enough patience for explaining ourselves. While our people endure genocide and struggle for liberation, we're here to shed light on the everyday lives of queer Palestinians in the diaspora—our joys, contradictions, petty debates, and deep feelings. This isn't a defense, it's a conversation. Join Khalil and Ali as we navigate it all with humor, honesty, and absolutely no filter. INTRO/OUTRO MUSCIC: DIVA @NOISEDIVA GRAPHICS: IMAN WWW.ABSTRACTALI.COM EDITING: KHALIL @ARABFORLIFE12 CREATORS: KHALIL & ALI ---> @FEEDINGSEAHORSES

    6 min
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    Two gay Palestinian men with too many opinions and not enough patience for explaining ourselves. While our people endure genocide and struggle for liberation, we’re here to shed light on the everyday lives of queer Palestinians in the diaspora—our joys, contradictions, petty debates, and deep feelings. This isn’t a defense, it’s a conversation. Join Khalil and Ali as we navigate it all with humor, honesty, and absolutely no filter.

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      Olive People
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